School Overview
DSST: Byers High School, located in the historic Byers Junior High building in Denver’s West Washington Park neighborhood, is a high-performing public charter school that operates under the Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST) network. The school is known for its rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that places a heavy emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. By fostering a culture of academic excellence and personal responsibility, the school aims to prepare a diverse student body for success in four-year universities and professional careers.

Beyond its academic focus, DSST: Byers is widely recognized for its strong school culture and commitment to community. The campus utilizes a "small school" model within a larger educational setting to ensure that students receive personalized attention and support from faculty. The school maintains a highly structured environment that prioritizes core values such as respect, integrity, and courage, striving to close the opportunity gap by ensuring that every student—regardless of background—has access to a high-quality education that challenges and develops them as critical thinkers.
558
Total Students
38.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DSST: Byers High School
Demographic Student Count
White210
Hispanic186
Black112
Asian17
Two or More32
American Indian1
  • White
    210 (37.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    186 (33.3 %)
  • Black
    112 (20.1 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (5.7 %)
  • Asian
    17 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone: (303)524-6350
Website: http://www.dsstpublicschools.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 263
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49
Grades Taught
Grade 9 149
Grade 10 136
Grade 11 138
Grade 12 135

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DSST: Byers High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9149
Grade 10136
Grade 11138
Grade 12135
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DSST: Byers High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24243.4%
Male31656.6%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)